Douglas County issues precautionary evacuation warning for Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A precautionary evacuation warning has been issued for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area due to a possible reservoir overflow. If this happened, the 50 homes in the area and property could be affected.

An overflow could impact other property infrastructure in the area.

View a map of the affected area here. Click search bar to type in your address: https://gisservices.douglasnv.us/portal/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=6e75f6ef2e3045dca51...

To reduce the potential impacts, the County is currently working on mitigation efforts to lessen the impacts or prevent the overflow.

The Douglas County Community and Senior Center (1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410) has been opened as an evacuation center. Pets are welcome. Livestock may be brought to the Douglas County Fairgrounds (920 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410).

Details of the Precautionary Evacuation Warning are as follows:

“Alerts people in an affected area (s) of potential threat to life and property. People who need additional time should consider evacuating at this time. An Evacuation Warning considers the probability that an area will be affected and prepares people for a potential evacuation. Residents should prepare personal belongings including pets and livestock for evacuation. Advance measures should be taken to prevent harm to individuals with mobility issues or other types of access and functional needs. Due to the nature of the emergency activity, ample time to issue a precautionary warning may not always be available.”

An official list of evacuation terminology and procedures can be found here: http://bit.ly/3ZNUSC0

The County is asking residents to stay vigilant, pay attention to emergency phone alerts, and have a plan in place for evacuations. Have a transportation plan for animals and livestock. Think about fuel, medications, keepsakes, and groceries you might need. Think about your loved ones on oxygen or anyone who may need assistance leaving their home. If you do not have a cell phone or landline, please keep in contact with friends, neighbors, and family.

The County is updating an incident page here: https://bit.ly/3JdEBz6

Evacuation Sites:

Douglas County Community and Senior Center (PET FRIENDLY)
1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410

Douglas County Fairgrounds (LIVESTOCK FRIENDLY)
920 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410